Despite being a huge Disney fan, 'Phineas and Ferb' was one of those shows before starting to watch where there was uncertainty as to whether it would be my cup of tea. Luckily, it turned out to be a major hit with me and my brother and sisters and very quickly we became addicted to it. Even if it is very formula-based, there are so many cool situations, quotes and songs and have always loved the characters and the theme song (which avoided it becoming repetition heavy).
Both episodes are very good, with the marginal preference being for "Sci-Fi Pie Fly" for the marginally better Phineas and Ferb plot, though there is a little preference for the Doofenscchmirtz subplot in "Sleeepwalk Surprise". Both episodes are very well done in all areas, despite the originality not being high. 'Phineas and Ferb's' episodes ranged from good to outstanding almost all of the time, and both segments here are in the high middle in ranking without being among the best or worst.
The animation is bright and colourful, with such vibrant colours that literally pop out at you and beautifully detailed backgrounds and some inventive and wonderfully exaggerated details, big and small. The music is in the style that is not usually my style of choice when listening to music, but it is very catchy and pleasant to listen to. The theme song is irresistible with a melody that sticks in the head for days without being an earworm and with very quotable lyrics. Love "I'm Unconsciously Creating Truly Evil Inators", very clever.
Writing is of irreverently funny and smart quality as usual, with Doofenschmirtz never failing when it comes to the comedy. The character writing is without issue and same with the character interaction, especially between Perry (funny, resourceful and adorable as as always) and Doofenschmirtz (wonderfully nuts). Charm and lively energy can be found in both storylines. The voice acting is great all round.
Not much wrong here, though "Sleepwalk Surprise" in particular is low in the originality factor with events planning pretty predictably.
In conclusion, very good. 8/10.
Both episodes are very good, with the marginal preference being for "Sci-Fi Pie Fly" for the marginally better Phineas and Ferb plot, though there is a little preference for the Doofenscchmirtz subplot in "Sleeepwalk Surprise". Both episodes are very well done in all areas, despite the originality not being high. 'Phineas and Ferb's' episodes ranged from good to outstanding almost all of the time, and both segments here are in the high middle in ranking without being among the best or worst.
The animation is bright and colourful, with such vibrant colours that literally pop out at you and beautifully detailed backgrounds and some inventive and wonderfully exaggerated details, big and small. The music is in the style that is not usually my style of choice when listening to music, but it is very catchy and pleasant to listen to. The theme song is irresistible with a melody that sticks in the head for days without being an earworm and with very quotable lyrics. Love "I'm Unconsciously Creating Truly Evil Inators", very clever.
Writing is of irreverently funny and smart quality as usual, with Doofenschmirtz never failing when it comes to the comedy. The character writing is without issue and same with the character interaction, especially between Perry (funny, resourceful and adorable as as always) and Doofenschmirtz (wonderfully nuts). Charm and lively energy can be found in both storylines. The voice acting is great all round.
Not much wrong here, though "Sleepwalk Surprise" in particular is low in the originality factor with events planning pretty predictably.
In conclusion, very good. 8/10.
